McCumber Wins Busch Classic on Page Seven
In a decisive finish at the Busch Classic, McCumber clinched victory as reporters note strong play across the field. The event highlighted top contenders and steady drives that propelled McCumber to the win.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1987
Page
1
In a decisive finish at the Busch Classic, McCumber clinched victory as reporters note strong play across the field. The event highlighted top contenders and steady drives that propelled McCumber to the win.
A night auditor Leroy Moore aged 19 was found dead at the Holiday Inn on S C 19 N in Aiken County after a robbery. He was last seen alive at 1 30 a m and died from a gunshot wound with the cash drawer missing. The coroner ordered an autopsy and fingerprints from the scene will be checked as the sheriff investigates.
In the Persian Gulf this morning two Iranian gunboats fired rockets and machine-gun fire on the French freighter Ville d Anvers. Captain Max Gangneur told AP there were 19 French crew members aboard and none were hurt.
The forecast calls for continued hot and humid conditions this week with a potential cool break on Friday. Tonight will be fair with a low in the mid 70s and tomorrow partly sunny with a mid 90s high. A slight chance of thundershowers is forecast tonight and tomorrow. Details on Page 6A.
Obituary notices list ten individuals from Georgia and South Carolina. Benjamin F. Bradham of Waynesboro and Henry J. Holmes of Aiken are among the deceased along with others from Aiken, Graniteville, Belvedere, Pickens, Louisville, and Westville.
Manila a major was arrested in connection with a plot to oust President Corazon Aquino. A plan codenamed Luisita I and II called for up to 3,000 mutineers to seize Manila International Airport and Villamor Air Base and take passengers hostage.
Experts say NC decision to leave the Southeast Compact could trigger a domino effect across regions. Rep. Joe Marrelic advances the withdrawal bill as opponents warn Congress may review the system. Michigan Kansas and Kansas groups react with mixed signals amid host-state influence.
Lt Col Oliver North testifies at the Iran Contra hearings that he doubts the Reagan administration made concessions to terrorists and reiterates he did not violate the law. He notes shredding documents and misleading officials, while lawmakers anticipate Adm John Poindexter's upcoming appearance and discuss presidential authority in foreign policy.
President Chun Doo-hwan accepts resignations of his prime minister and seven ministers in a broad cabinet shakeup. Kim Young-sam demands political prisoner releases and amnesty while opposition pushes for neutral government and direct elections.
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